1. People who make or produce documentary films or television programs.
Usage: Plural of documentarian.; Common in film and media contexts.
2. People who record or document events, facts, or information in a systematic way.
Usage: Broader sense; can refer to historians, archivists, or journalists who focus on factual documentation.

Examples

• The documentarians interviewed dozens of witnesses to piece together the story.
• Several award-winning documentarians presented their films at the festival.
• These documentarians are committed to preserving historical records for future generations.
• The team of documentarians spent two years filming in remote regions.
• Documentarians often face ethical questions about how to represent their subjects fairly.
• Many documentarians use archival footage to support their narratives.